Some parts of the country celebrated a mild winter while others are already experiencing the unrelenting heat of an early summer. Spring seems to have gotten lost somewhere in between.
With these seasonal extremes, it’s possible that trees can experience stress. Stress for trees can come in the form of too little or too much sunlight or water, or an imbalance in nutrients. When trees are under such stress, they are more susceptible to common tree diseases and pests.
So how do you know if your trees are fighting disease or pests?
Look for visible changes in the leaves, branches and roots. When there are changes, you’ll notice. For example: When roots that are normally gray or light brown look black, this may indicate the presence of root-rotting organisms or overly saturated soil.
Leaves may turn brown and fall before their time. Boring bugs and caterpillars may show up in great numbers. Branches may show signs of fungus in dark spots.
When you see these signs of stress, disease and pests, it may be time to call a professional. Contact us for a free visit to assess your trees and landscape. We can provide a free estimate of services so that your trees are disease- and pest-free.
